calderdale council agenda 22 july 2015

This meeting is open to the public unless the Members decide to exclude the public for any exempt or confidential item of business

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALETOWN HALL, HALIFAX

COUNCIL MEETING 22nd JULY 2015

Members of the Council

You are hereby summoned to attend a MEETING OF THE COUNCIL, which will be held at the Town Hall, Halifax on WEDNESDAY, THE 22nd DAY OF JULY 2015 at 1800 hours, when it is proposed to transact the following business:-

1. Minutes of the Council held on 27th May 2015 to be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Mayor (enclosed).

2. Members Interests (To remind Members of the need to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests or other interests they might have in relation to the items included on this Summons).

3. To receive the Mayor's or Chief Executive's announcements (if any).

a) Peoples Commission Award To be presented by Councillor Metcalfe and Councillor Mrs Greenwood.

4. To receive petitions, if any, presented by Members of the Council.

5. To answer questions asked by members of the public under Council Procedure Rule 12.

6 .

To consider the recommendation of the Audit Committee on the following matter:To consider the recommendation of the Audit Committee on the following matter:To consider the recommendation of the Audit Committee on the following matter:To consider the recommendation of the Audit Committee on the following matter:

(a) Appointment of Deputy Chair for the 2015/16 Municipal Year

Minute Number 15/K6 (enclosed)

7. To consider the recommendations of the Governance and Business Committee on the following matters:To consider the recommendations of the Governance and Business Committee on the following matters:To consider the recommendations of the Governance and Business Committee on the following matters:To consider the recommendations of the Governance and Business Committee on the following matters:

(a) Date for Annual Council Meeting Minute Number 7/J4 (enclosed)

(b) Designation of Statutory Scrutiny Officer Role

Minute Number 8/J5 (enclosed)

(c) The Remit of Adults Health and Social Care Scrutiny Panel - Public Health


(d) Chief Officer Disciplinary Action Changes to Officer Employment Procedure Rules


(e) Appointment of Deputy Chair for the 2015/16 Municipal Year


8. To consider the recommendation of the Standards Committee on the following matter:To consider the recommendation of the Standards Committee on the following matter:To consider the recommendation of the Standards Committee on the following matter:To consider the recommendation of the Standards Committee on the following matter:

(a) Appointment of an Independent Person Minute Number(to follow)

(b) Appointment of Deputy Chair for the 2015/16 Municipal Year

Minute Number(to follow)

9. To consider the following Motion under Council Procedure Rule 14:To consider the following Motion under Council Procedure Rule 14:To consider the following Motion under Council Procedure Rule 14:To consider the following Motion under Council Procedure Rule 14:

Motion submitted by Councillor T Swift

The NHS

(a) this Council


The NHS

(a) this Council


The NHS

(a) this Council


The NHS

(a) this Council

(i) expresses its wholehearted support for the vital role played by Calderdale Royal Hospital in the life of the community of Calderdale.

(ii) restates its support for the recommendations contained in the report of

the People's Commission on Health and Social Care, which were unanimously endorsed at a special meeting of this Council held on 9th February this year.

(iii) notes that after a wide ranging evidence-gathering process, the

Commission had concluded that the case for relocation of essential services including Accident and Emergency had not yet been made.
















(a) this Council further notes that (i) The Health and Wellbeing Board has not yet been able to discharge

actions under a number of resolutions, including the development of an urgent care services plan (recommendation 5) and the consideration of a shared plan for financial stability and sustainability (recommendation 8); and

(ii) there is as yet no robust evidence to demonstrate that rearranged

community services provide a viable alternative to hospital-based services, as required under recommendation 10; and

(iii) It is reported that the Clinical Commissioning Group will consider whether

to consult on a business case for the reconfiguration of hospital services within the next two months.



















(c) this Council therefore (i) calls on the CCG to agree that it should not go out to consultation on a

business case for hospital reconfiguration until there is clear and robust evidence that Care Closer to Home is working effectively and sustainably;

(ii) urges the CCG and the Trust to engage without delay in constructive

discussions about the future shape of health and social care across the Borough, based on the principles set out by the People's Commission;

(iii) pledges its commitment to the future of Calderdale Royal Hospital and the continuing provision of a range of key services within it; and

(iv) instructs the Chief Executive to write to the Chair and Chief Operating Officer of Calderdale CCG informing of the Councils views.



















Motion submitted by Councillor Battye

Rail Electrification

(a) this Council(i) is extremely disappointed by the Transport Secretarys announcement to

pause electrification of the rail route between Leeds and Manchester so shortly after promising to press ahead with the scheme.

(ii) is concerned that any delays in progressing electrification of the Manchester to Leeds line and to the introduction of faster and more reliable trains will hamper economic development in West Yorkshire, and fears the likely knock-on effects on the electrification of the Calder Valley line.
















(a) this Council resolves:

(i) to request the Chief Executive to write to the Transport Secretary and the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking them to progress the electrification of rail lines in West Yorkshire, including the Calder Valley line, at the earliest opportunity; and

(ii) to call upon this Councils representatives on the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to ensure that the Combined Authority increases its efforts to promote the economic case for the electrification of rail lines in West Yorkshire.










10. To appoint Members and Substitute Members (as necessary) to serve on Scrutiny Panels and Council CommitteesTo appoint Members and Substitute Members (as necessary) to serve on Scrutiny Panels and Council CommitteesTo appoint Members and Substitute Members (as necessary) to serve on Scrutiny Panels and Council CommitteesTo appoint Members and Substitute Members (as necessary) to serve on Scrutiny Panels and Council Committees

11. To appoint Representatives (as necessary) to serve on Outside Bodies (enclosed)To appoint Representatives (as necessary) to serve on Outside Bodies (enclosed)To appoint Representatives (as necessary) to serve on Outside Bodies (enclosed)To appoint Representatives (as necessary) to serve on Outside Bodies (enclosed)

12. To answer questions asked by Members of the Council under Council Procedure Rule 13To answer questions asked by Members of the Council under Council Procedure Rule 13To answer questions asked by Members of the Council under Council Procedure Rule 13To answer questions asked by Members of the Council under Council Procedure Rule 13

13. To receive reports from the Leader and Cabinet Members on the discharge of their roles and responsibilities since the last meeting of the Council:To receive reports from the Leader and Cabinet Members on the discharge of their roles and responsibilities since the last meeting of the Council:To receive reports from the Leader and Cabinet Members on the discharge of their roles and responsibilities since the last meeting of the Council:To receive reports from the Leader and Cabinet Members on the discharge of their roles and responsibilities since the last meeting of the Council:

Councillor T Swift LeaderCouncillor T Swift LeaderCouncillor T Swift LeaderCouncillor T Swift LeaderCouncillor B Collins Deputy Leader and Regeneration and EconomicDevelopmentCouncillor B Collins Deputy Leader and Regeneration and EconomicDevelopmentCouncillor B Collins Deputy Leader and Regeneration and EconomicDevelopmentCouncillor B Collins Deputy Leader and Regeneration and EconomicDevelopmentCouncillor Metcalfe - Adults, Health and Social CareCouncillor Metcalfe - Adults, Health and Social CareCouncillor Metcalfe - Adults, Health and Social CareCouncillor Metcalfe - Adults, Health and Social CareCouncillor Smith Business Improvement and ResourcesCouncillor Smith Business Improvement and ResourcesCouncillor Smith Business Improvement and ResourcesCouncillor Smith Business Improvement and ResourcesCouncillor M K Swift Children and Young Peoples Services and Lead Memberfor Childrens ServicesCouncillor M K Swift Children and Young Peoples Services and Lead Memberfor Childrens ServicesCouncillor M K Swift Children and Young Peoples Services and Lead Memberfor Childrens ServicesCouncillor M K Swift Children and Young Peoples Services and Lead Memberfor Childrens ServicesCouncillor Sweeney CommunitiesCouncillor Sweeney CommunitiesCouncillor Sweeney CommunitiesCouncillor Sweeney CommunitiesCouncillor Lynn Skills and the Environment Councillor Lynn Skills and the Environment Councillor Lynn Skills and the Environment Councillor Lynn Skills and the Environment Councillor S Young Public Health Wellbeing and EngagementCouncillor S Young Public Health Wellbeing and EngagementCouncillor S Young Public Health Wellbeing and EngagementCouncillor S Young Public Health Wellbeing and Engagement

(Each Member has a maximum of five minutes in which to make their report. In the absence of a Cabinet Member, the Leader will present the report. Any Member of the Council may ask a question, or comment on any current issue. A Member has a maximum of three minutes in which to ask a question/comment, and may speak more than once on any report. The maximum time for questions and comments following each report is twenty minutes.)




14. Comments on the work of Scrutiny Panels and Committees and Questions without notice to the Chairs of Scrutiny Panels and CommitteesComments on the work of Scrutiny Panels and Committees and Questions without notice to the Chairs of Scrutiny Panels and CommitteesComments on the work of Scrutiny Panels and Committees and Questions without notice to the Chairs of Scrutiny Panels and CommitteesComments on the work of Scrutiny Panels and Committees and Questions without notice to the Chairs of Scrutiny Panels and Committees

Councillor James Chair, Adults, Health and Social Care Scrutiny PanelCouncillor James Chair, Adults, Health and Social Care Scrutiny PanelCouncillor James Chair, Adults, Health and Social Care Scrutiny PanelCouncillor James Chair, Adults, Health and Social Care Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Ford Chair, Children and Young People Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Ford Chair, Children and Young People Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Ford Chair, Children and Young People Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Ford Chair, Children and Young People Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Thompson Chair, Communities Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Thompson Chair, Communities Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Thompson Chair, Communities Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Thompson Chair, Communities Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Baker Chair, Economy and Environment Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Baker Chair, Economy and Environment Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Baker Chair, Economy and Environment Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Baker Chair, Economy and Environment Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Holden Chair, Use of Resources Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Holden Chair, Use of Resources Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Holden Chair, Use of Resources Scrutiny PanelCouncillor Holden Chair, Use of Resources Scrutiny Panel

Councillor Benton Chair, Audit CommitteeCouncillor Benton Chair, Audit CommitteeCouncillor Benton Chair, Audit CommitteeCouncillor Benton Chair, Audit CommitteeCouncillor B Collins Chair, Governance and Business CommitteeCouncillor B Collins Chair, Governance and Business CommitteeCouncillor B Collins Chair, Governance and Business CommitteeCouncillor B Collins Chair, Governance and Business CommitteeCouncillor Thornber Chair, Licensing and Regulatory CommitteeCouncillor Thornber Chair, Licensing and Regulatory CommitteeCouncillor Thornber Chair, Licensing and Regulatory CommitteeCouncillor Thornber Chair, Licensing and Regulatory CommitteeCouncillor Sutherland Chair, Planning CommitteeCouncillor Sutherland Chair, Planning CommitteeCouncillor Sutherland Chair, Planning CommitteeCouncillor Sutherland Chair, Planning CommitteeCouncillor Battye Chair, Health and Wellbeing BoardCouncillor Battye Chair, Health and Wellbeing BoardCouncillor Battye Chair, Health and Wellbeing BoardCouncillor Battye Chair, Health and Wellbeing Board

(Any Member of the Council may comment on, or ask the Chair of a Scrutiny Panel or a Committee a question about, the discharge of the Panel/Committees role and responsibilities since the last meeting of the Council. In the absence of a Chair, the question may be asked to the Deputy Chair. The maximum period for comments to be made or questions to be asked under this item is thirty minutes)




Head of Democratic and Partnership Services 14th July 2015

NOTE: Where a Minute is marked (E) the item was considered with the public excluded from the meeting on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt/confidential information.

calderdale council agenda 22 july 2015

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